17R3519_Attachment_H_ATFP.docx

ATTACHMENT H: ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION (AT/FP), CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE (CBRD) AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

H-1 Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Requirements:

H-1.1 Small Arms, Ammunition and Physical Security Equipment and AT/FP Vulnerability Assessments: The Owner shall comply with all applicable provisions of COMSCINST 5530 (series) Shipboard Physical Security.

H-1.2 Vessel Security:

The Owner shall comply with all applicable provisions of COMSCINST 5530 (series) Shipboard Physical Security.

H-1.2.1 Access Control:

Access control is the first line of defense towards attaining the goal of a secure ship. The Master will ensure that the crew is aware of the importance of access control, and will ensure the procedures described herein are followed.

H-1.2.2. Vessel Watch:

A vessel watch will be established at all active accesses. Watch personnel will be equipped with handheld communications devices that maintain clear and reliable communications with the Deck Watch Officer. The Watchstander shall be thoroughly briefed on the duties to be performed. The Watchstander shall perform the duties as described herein:

· Maintain a gangway/visitor’s log.

· Issue a color-coded identification badge to each visitor.

· Deny entry to visitors refusing full and complete personal identification or explanation of the intended purpose of their visit.

· Arrange escort for visitors when circulation controls are in effect.

· As directed, search visitors and their property upon their boarding and departure.

H-1.2.3 Gangway/Visitor’s Log:

A gangway/visitor’s log will be maintained by the vessel watch. The log will contain, at a minimum, the current date, visitor’s name, firm represented, name of the space/person being visited, time of arrival, time of departure, and the visitor’s ID badge number.

H-1.2.4 Identification Badge:

Color-coded (escort required/not required) ID badges will be provided by the vessel watch to each visitor. ID badges will be prominently displayed by each visitor.

H-1.2.5 Coordination with Shore Personnel:

Access regulations and procedures in effect aboard ship will be coordinated with shore personnel.

H-1.3 Physical Security Training:

The H-10 section below outlines the training requirements for personnel assigned to force protection duties and for crew training evolutions. The Owner shall comply with AT/FP training requirements as set forth in COMSCINST 5530.3 Series and COMSC Notice 5530.

H-1.3.1 Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO):

The Owner will assign one of the licensed Officers as the ATO Officer as specified in enclosure (5) to COMSCINST 5530.3 Series. Certification can be obtained within the last 3 years through attendance at and graduation of the 5 day Military Sealift Command Force Protection Officer (FPO) Level II training course as coordinated via the MSC MSFSC Training Center EAST Facility. The AT/FP Officer is then certified to provide Level I, Basic Individual Awareness Training to the vessel’s c

H-1.3.2 Force Protection Drills:

The Owner shall conduct a Shipboard Physical Security Drill quarterly IAW COMSCINST 5530.3 series. This drill should be based on a realistic scenario that reflects possible threats that might arise at sea or in port. The drill will utilize those personnel assigned by the Physical Security Bill and should last approximately 45 minutes. A report of this training will be made to the cognizant MSC Squadron Commander and Area Commander when conducted.

H-1.6 Physical Security Equipment:

The Government may furnish physical security equipment per FP AEL 2-32MSC4362, which will be provided soon after award. The Owner shall designate a separate space where for stowage and maintain equipment in accordance with directions provided by the MSC and Squadron Commanders. An itemized listing of specific quantities will accompany the equipment and will be presented for custody receipt. The equipment specified shall be considered Government Furnished Property in accordance with FAR clause 52.245-1 entitled "Government Property.” The ship will always maintain current inventory of this equipment and will survey monthly and submit inventories on an annual basis to MSCHQ PM3L or whenever requested by the Government.

H-1.6.1 High Intensity Xenon Searchlight Kit:

One High Intensity Xenon Searchlight Kit will be delivered to the Vessel(s) and shall be inventoried annually. The Owner shall designate a separate space for stowage and maintain equipment in accordance with directions provided by the cognizant MSC Squadron Commander. An itemized listing of specific quantities of equipment contained in the kit (including operating instructions) will accompany the kit and will be presented for custody receipt. The equipment specified shall be considered Government Furnished Property in accordance with FAR Clause 52.245-1 entitled "Government Property.”

H-1.7.2 Small Arms Sustainment Training:

All small arms qualified mariners called upon to bear small arms in the performance of their duties are subject to semi-annual training in accordance with OPNAVINST 3591.1 (series) consisting of a qualified instructor conducting live fire or the ship ATO conducting simulator training such as the use of the shipboard “beamhit” kit.

H-1.7.3 Small Arms Minimum Assignments:

At a minimum, each ship shall have five (5) personnel qualified to use a shotgun, three (3) qualified to use an M9 pistol and two (2) qualified to use an M-14 rifle.

H-1.7.4 Shipboard Reaction Force (SRF):

The Contractor shall ensure that each ship maintain at least three (3) mariners assigned to the Ship Reaction Force (SRF), each member of which has successfully completed SST training by MSC certified instructors within the last three (3) years in accordance with COMSCINST 5530.3 (series).

H-1.8 AT/FP Vulnerability Assessments:

Individual Ship Assessments (ISA) are required every two years and are conducted by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). In addition to the ISAs, AT/FP self-assessments are required to be completed annually by personnel outside or on the periphery of the security organization (i.e., not the Master or ATO). Also, the ATO is responsible for conducting the following self-assessments: upon notification of activation for deployment, transition from ROS to FOS, and pre-hire. MSC AT/FP Self- Assessment Checklist is contained in the COMSCINST 5530.3 series.

H-2.4 Reference Material:

The Government will provide all formal training reference material including a COMSCINST 3541.5D MSC Damage Control Manual.

H-2.8 FORCE PROTECTION (FP) / CBRD TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MATRIX:

LEVEL I FP TRAINING

ALL PERSONNEL

A.K.A. SHIP'S ATO, ONLINE OR CD

LEVEL II FP TRAINING

EVERY 3 YEARS

CD / ON-LINE COURSE

SMALL ARMS QUALIFICATION

APPROVED US NAVY OR MSC TRAINING FACILITY

QUARTERLY

SHIP'S ATO

EVERY 3 YEARS

MSC CERTIFIED TRAINERS

BATON TRAINING

ALL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MASTER

ANNUALLY

MSC CERTIFIED TRAINERS

UNIT FP DRILLS

EACH VESSEL

EVERY 90 DAYS

SHIP'S ATO

UNIT FP EXCERCISES

ANNUALLY

SQUADRON / MSC AREA COMMAND / MSCHQ

ANNUALLY

SHIP'S ATO

CBRD OFFICER

ONE CBRD OFFICER PER SHIP (AS REQUIRED)

EVERY 5 YEARS

APPROVED US NAVY OR MSC TRAINING FACILITY

CBRD INDOCTRINATION TRAINING

ALL PERSONNEL

ANNUALLY / PRIOR TO DEPARTING CONUS OR UPON ARRIVAL ABOARD

CBRD DRILL

EVERY 90 DAYS

H-2 Other Required Training:

H-3.1 General:

For the length of this contract, the Contractor shall ensure that each mariner meets all Federal (i.e., USCG, EPA, FCC) state and local governmental training requirements that are presently in effect or that may be imposed by those agencies in the future. These training requirements include, but are not limited to GMDSS; Chemical Testing; OPA 90; Ozone Depletion Substances; HAZMAT, and Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). The costs of such training are to the Contractor’s account.

H-3.2 STCW Training Requirements:

For the length of the contract, the Contractor shall ensure that each mariner meets all current STCW training requirements for their rating. The Contractor shall also ensure that all mariners meet any future STCW training requirements at the time they come into effect. The costs of present and future STCW training are for the Contractor’s account.

H-3.3 Cost of Training:

All costs associated with successful completion of MSC required training are reimbursable in accordance with the latest DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Wages will only be reimbursable when a crewmember is not assigned to a vessel. Course completion certificates shall be included with requests for reimbursement.

H-3.4 Specific Training Requirements:

The Contractor shall develop training and indoctrination programs for their in-house courses. The completed development of all programs and courses shall become a deliverable. Sixty days after contract award, the total training package shall be presented in a Training Plan and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. Actual course materials including lesson plans may be requested for inspection by the Government in conjunction with Government acceptance procedures for this deliverable. Replacement crews shall successfully complete all required training prior to assignment to a ship or position. For courses and/or programs that can only reasonably be conducted onboard ship, replacement crews must complete training within 30 days of reporting onboard or prior to operating the applicable equipment or systems, whichever occurs first. The Government retains the right to attend any or all training sessions.

H-3.5 Basic Safety Training Renewal:

All contract mariners shall successfully complete the USCG approved Basic Safety Training Renewal (BST) course every five (5) years in accordance with STCW and MSC policy to demonstrate continued competency and to maintain currency in Basic Fire Fighting, Personal Survival, Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities and Elementary First Aid.

H-3.6 MSC Required Training in Readiness Refresher Course:

Mariners shall have successfully completed training in the subjects below prior to reporting onboard the ship. These courses shall have a periodicity of five (5) years.

· Damage Control: Either a U.S. Navy General Shipboard Damage Control Training (K-495-0045) or a MSC approved Damage Control course.

· Marine Environmental Programs: The MSC approved Marine Environmental Programs course.

· Basic Chemical, Biological, Radiological (CBR)-Defense.

· Helicopter Fire Fighting: On Air Capable Ship, U.S. Navy Shipboard Aircraft Fire Fighting course (J-495-0413) or a MSC approved Helicopter Fire Fighting course.

· Readiness Refresher Course: Any mariner with previous training in these above subjects is eligible to complete a MSC Readiness Refresher course every five (5) years.

H-3.7 Communications Training:

The Contractor shall ensure that those mariners performing the communication duties on board ship successfully complete the following courses. The periodicity of these courses will be once in the life of a contract:

Local Area Network (LAN) Administration: Mariners assigned responsibility for the ship’s LAN administration shall successfully complete the MSC sponsored shipboard LAN Administration course. LAN Administrators do not have unrestricted “privileged access” to Government computer equipment.

· NGW Operator: Mariners who serve as New Generation Wideband (NGW) operators shall successfully complete the MSC approved BEST/NGW Operator Training Course.

· Electronic Key Management System (EKMS): Masters and any other mariners serving as Electronic Key/Local Element Managers shall successfully complete the MSC sponsored shoreside EKMS / Local Element course which concentrates on COMSCINST 2280.3 (series) policy regarding safeguarding and/or destroying classified material and maintaining safe combinations in accordance with Section C-11.2.4 (Communications Security).

· Information Assurance Awareness (IAA) Training: As required by DoD, any person (ashore or afloat) given access to a NMCI U.S. Government computer shall annually attend the latest CD version DoD Information Awareness training, and other cyber security training as directed by COMSC.

H-3.8 Logistics/Supply Management, Government Training:

The Government will provide the opportunity for Contractor designated training/instructional personnel to attend an MSC approved Supply and Configuration Management training course. Upon the successful completion of the course by Contractor personnel, the Contractor will be provided with course documentation, including Instructional Performance Requirements Document, Instructor Guide, Student Guide, Visual Aids, and Test Materials. Thereafter, for the duration of the contract, the Contractor will provide training for shipboard personnel when necessary using Government approved course materials.

H-3.9 Medical Person in Charge:

The ship’s licensed officer(s) who in accordance with STCW-95 Section A-VI/4, are designated to provide medical first aid on board shall:

· Have successfully completed the USCG approved course as Medical Person-In-Charge (M-PIC); and

· Be trained and responsible for calibration and operation of the breathalyzer, or any other USCG approved device for determining blood alcohol content; and

· Be responsible for gathering, packing and shipping of urine samples as part of the anti-drug use monitoring program; and

· Maintain proficiency in CPR and AED procedures.

H-3.10 Chief Steward Food Safety Training:

The ship’s Chief Steward shall successfully complete the U.S. Navy’s Food Safety Manager/Supervisor course (B-322-2101), or alternately, shall demonstrate United States Public Health food safety core competency by obtaining certificates of completion from instructors certified by SERVSAF through the National Restaurant Education Association , or by obtainment of a Food Protection Manager Certification via a CFP/ANSI (Conference for Food Protection/American National Standards Institute) accredited program/examination. All food safety managers/supervisors shall maintain food protection training requirements as set forth in COMSNINST 6000.1 (series). This training has a periodicity requirement of

(5) years. The Chief Steward shall train all food handlers in the Steward Department to the CFP/ANSI standards, i.e., Personal Hygiene, Foodborne Illness, Cross Contamination, H.A.C.C.P. Plans, Proper Receiving, F.I.F.O, Sanitary Prep and Safe Serving Temperatures. Sanitary practices are to be continuously supervised as part of the culinary training program. Refer to Section C-1.3.5 and C-1.3.6 for further guidance.

H-3.11 Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP):

The Contractor shall ensure that all mariners deploying overseas successfully complete mandatory training regarding combating TIP before leaving the continental United States (CONUS) in accordance with COMSC Letter 12410 Ser N16/000680; September 21, 2006 Trafficking In Persons Awareness Training Policy. Once aboard ship, all mariners shall receive mandatory CTIP refresher briefing prior to each port call outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) and each mariner’s training shall be documented. Both initial and refresher CTIP training courses are available on CD-ROM for distribution to all ships.

H-3.12 Required Shipboard Training:

H-3.12.1 General:

The training cited in this part, generally, may be accomplished aboard ship, but in the case of some equipment, training may be better suited to teaching ashore. The Contractor shall ensure that mariners being assigned to any ship be familiar with their specific duties and with all ship arrangements, installation, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics that are relevant to their routine work or emergency.

H-3.12.2 Ship’s Training Materials:

The Contractor shall ensure that ship’s training materials are maintained on board in accordance with 46 CFR 199.180 (a).

H-3.12.3 Onboard Training & Instruction:

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel embarked on the ship are trained in accordance with 46 CFR Part 15.1105 and 46 CFR Part 199.180 (b) and (g). Ship' Masters shall ensure ship mariners are trained and demonstrate their competence as to their duties in the respective ship’s emergency and station bills.

H-3.12.4 Reserved:

H-3.12.5 Reserved:

H-3.12.6 Shipboard Primary Equipment Training:

The Contractor shall ensure that all mariners who operate, repair, maintain or are otherwise directly responsible for the ship’s primary equipment are trained in the operation, maintenance, repair, and safety aspects of each system and piece of equipment. Such training shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and regulatory requirements as required by 46 CFR Part 15. Initial training shall be performed by a manufacturer’s representative. Training may be provided to other crew members by shipboard or shoreside key personnel provided the key person giving the training has been trained by the manufacturer once during the life of this contract. The mariners shall also demonstrate their competence in the operation and maintenance of the ship’s equipment and systems to their department head prior to working on or operating the equipment or system. The periodicity of these courses is ongoing and is required whenever new equipment is installed. Shipboard Primary equipment includes, but is not limited to:

· Propulsion System (main engines, shafting, etc.);

· Ship Handling Systems (Steering Gear, Bow Thrusters, etc.);

· Electrical System (Generators, Load Centers, Motor Controllers, etc.).

H-3.12.7 Cargo Handling Equipment (CHE) Training:

CHE includes stern ramp, side port ramp platforms, side port ramp, and cargo cranes as applicable. The Contractor shall arrange for or develop and teach a course that will, prior to operating any CHE, train and certify those mariners who are responsible for operation, maintenance, repair, and all safety aspects of each piece of CHE as established by manufacture’s guidelines and regulatory requirements. While not considered CHE, cargo hold watertight doors, stores cranes, and hatch covers are also subject to the above training requirements.

H-3.12.8 Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Training:

The Contractor shall ensure that those mariners who are responsible for operating and maintaining the ship's MHE (forklift, container lift trucks, man lifts, etc.) are properly trained and certified in the safe operation and proper maintenance of all MHE on board prior to operating any MHE on board. At a minimum, the training course shall address manufacturer’s operating and maintenance guidelines and regulatory requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910.178. At a minimum, the course shall be provided to all licensed deck officers except Ship’s Master, all Able Bodied Seamen, including Bosun, the Chief

Engineer, and at least one other licensed engineer. This training is required once for the period of the contract per each billet mentioned above.

H-3.12.9 Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD):

The contractor shall ensure that prior to anyone operating, maintaining, or repairing a marine sanitation device or working in the space containing such device shall be indoctrinated in safety and health aspects via means of the Owner’s Safety Management System (SMS)

H-3.13 Other MSC Related Training Matrix:

TRAINING

STUDENT

PERIODOCITY

RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRAINING

READINESS REFRESHER COURSE

ALL PERSONNEL

5 YEARS

MSC, UNION OR COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ADMINISTRATOR

MARINERS ASSIGNED AS SHIP’S LAN ADMINISTRATOR

ONCE IN LIFE OF CONTRACT

MSC SCHOOLS

NGW OPERATOR

MARINERS ASSIGNED TO SHIPBOARD COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONIC KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EKMS)

MARINERS ASSIGNED TO EKMS DUTIES

MEDICAL PERSON-IN-CHARGE OF CARE ON BOARD (M-PIC)

OFFICER(S) DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE 1ST AID (AT A MINIMUM, THE MASTER AND THE CHIEF MATE)

REQUIRED AS PART OF STCW. REFRESHER EV 5 YEARS

MSC, UNION OR COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS

CALIBRATION AND OPERATION OF BREATHALYZER/REMAINING CURRENT IN CPR & AED

M-PIC

5 YEARS

CONTRACTOR’S DESIGNATED INSTRUCTOR

COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (CTIP)

ALL MARINERS ON SHIPS ENROUTE OVERSEAS

PRIOR TO EACH OCONUS PORT

AVAILABLE SHIPBOARD BY CD

SHIP PRIMARY EQUIPMENT TRAINING

IAW MFR’S GUIDELINES

CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT (CHE)

H-3.14 Drills, General:

The drills required by federal law and international agreements in accordance with 46 CFR 199-180, and drills required by MSC shall be performed in a safe, practical and reasonable manner to simulate as closely as possible that an actual emergency exists. The crew’s participation and performance during the drills should be critiqued after each drill in order to (a) validate preparatory training that has been conducted on board ship; and (b) validate the ship’s emergency bills and procedures. Drill periodicities cited are minimums and do not preclude the conduct of drills more frequently in order to ensure the readiness posture of the ship to meet emergency situations.

References:

· COMSCINST 3541.5 Series, DAMAGE CONTROL MANUAL FOR MSC SHIPS

· COMSCINST 4750.2 Series, PRESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MSC SHIPS

· COMSCINST 5530.3 Series, MSC SHIPBOARD ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION (AT/FP) PROGRAM

· COMSCINST 9280.3 Series, DESIGNATION AND MARKING OF HULL STRUCTURE ON MSC SHIPS IN SERVICE (USNS)

· The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) “RULES OF BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS

· USCG RULES AND REGULATIONS (CFR 33, 34 and 46)"

· The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) “HANDBOOK ON SANITATION OF VESSELS CONSTRUCTION (No. 393)"

· Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) “RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS ON SHIPBOARD (IEEE STD. No. 45)"

· The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) “HANDBOOK ON SANITATION OF VESSELS CONSTRUCTION (No. 393)"

· Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) “RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS ON SHIPBOARD (IEEE STD. No. 45)"